BUILDING  MATERIAL Many different types of building materials go into the construction of a modern residence. A carpenter should be aware of all of them since each has special properties which makes it suited for certain…

This woodworking page contains sketches and drawings of woodworking projects, fixtures, jigs, and other useful information. If you have an older browser, it may be necessary to right click the file link and then choose “Save…

My name is Ralph Jones. I began serving my apprenticeship in the family trade of woodworking on my thirteenth birthday. To date, I have 61 years of experience in the field. I worked in the Carpenters…

Here are some of my favorite links to woodworking information sites. New Yankee Workshop The Sagulator Wood Sampler Jointer Tune-Up Information Electricity in the Woodshop Wod Miser’s Workshop Polygon Calculator South American Hardwood Information Woodworking Plans…

Here are links to some personal woodworking web sites. Workshop Demos Steve’s Place Jim Becker (Saws ‘n Dust) Bill Boehme (Scooter’s Place) Andy London (picframer) John Hebert’s Shop Bob’s Woodworking Shop Tablesaw Tom’s Tool Shop  

Here are some links to woodworking tool manufacturers. Delta Woodworking Porter-Cable Jet/Powermatic/Performax Tools Makita Dewalt Grizzly Industrial Leigh Jigs Timberwolf Bandsaw Blades

Here are to some of my favorite woodworking magazine web sites and discussion forums (or foræ). WOOD Magazine Online Fine Woodworking (Knots Forum) Woodsmith Magazine Forums Wood Central Forums

Here are some links to woodworking suppliers and businesses. Woodworker’s Supply Rockler Hardware Van Dyke’s Restoration Hardware Highland Hardware Steve Wall Lumber Company Tool Crib (Amazon.com) McMaster-Carr Supply Company

—A— Air dried lumber Lumber that is usually dried outdoors, to an equilibrium moisture content with the air it was exposed to. Alternating Top Bevel with raker (ATB/R) A design for circular saw blade where four…

WINDOWS  AND  EXTERIOR  DOORS Windows and doors are an important part of a structure. The carpenter should; 1. Have a basic understanding  of the various types, size, and standards of construction. 2. Be able to recognise…